Auction Office & Client Relations Coordinator

Christie's, Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Christie’s, Inc. in Santa Monica seeks a Department Coordinator to support Gooding Christie’s specialists and management with comprehensive administrative tasks. The role covers pre-auction, on-site, and post-auction activities, coordinating schedules, client communications and office operations.

You will work closely with global Christie’s teams, manage travel, prepare proposals, and ensure data accuracy in Salesforce and internal systems. Occasional travel to U.S. auctions is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior administrative, coordinator, client-service or office experience preferred.
• Exceptional client service skills with strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Gooding Christie’s specialists, management and other departments.
• Manage scheduling, client meetings, internal meetings and travel arrangements as needed.
• Support client relationships, including meeting arrangements, mailings, correspondence and action points for follow-up.
• Answer and screen incoming calls; serve as primary operator of the Santa Monica office line.
• Enter and maintain client and opportunity data in Salesforce and Christie’s systems.
• Create and maintain lot boards and auction tracking tools; coordinate catalogue shipping requests.
• Travel to U.S. auctions and assist with on-site office setup and breakdown.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Christie’s internal systems

Job description

Christie’s, Inc. in Santa Monica seeks a Department Coordinator to support Gooding Christie’s specialists and management with comprehensive administrative tasks. The role covers pre-auction, on-site, and post-auction activities, coordinating schedules, client communications and office operations.

You will work closely with global Christie’s teams, manage travel, prepare proposals, and ensure data accuracy in Salesforce and internal systems. Occasional travel to U.S. auctions is required.